Redhawk converted from .45 Colt to .454 Casull?

This is a discussion on Redhawk converted from .45 Colt to .454 Casull? within the Ruger Double Action forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Anyone here do this by simply changing out their cylinder? I read on a different forum about this and now it's got me wondering. The ...

Anyone here do this by simply changing out their cylinder? I read on a different forum about this and now it's got me wondering. The guy simply changed his cylinder from the original .45 Colt to a cylinder from a Super Redhawk of .454 Casull. Made what looked to me to be a very nice packable carry gun.http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/view...ht=redhawk+454
Steve

bowfishn, don't think the problem will be the barrel but, throat errosion seems to be a definate problem with Lil' Gun powder? You do know of course Ruger now only makes them with five shot cylinders?
If you can cifer through the BS this thread will give some insight.http://forums.outdoorsdirectory.com/...e-quot-or-real
Steve

By the time one gets a 300 grain bullet going 1200 fps, he just might decide that enough is truly enough.

Very Good Advice. I hear most 454 owners shoot hot 45 LC's anyway instead of the 454 rounds. I ventured into 454 territory with some of my loadings for my RedHawk 4" and I am glad I got the 45 LC instead of the 454. With a 300 grain pill that was just too much revolver, almost uncontrollable, for me anyways.

I'll go through 70-100 rounds of 454 in a practice session. If my shoulder isn't sore and I can still lift my arm when I leave the range I feel like I didn't get in a fully day of shooting. I must be a glutton for punishment